• AAPI Heritage Month: 15 Moments with China Machado the First Asian Supermodel 1960s-1970s [Photos]

    China Machado on the runway posing during the fashion show to benefit the restoration of the Chateau of Versailles, five American designers matching talents with five French couturiers at the Versailles Palace on November 28, 1973 in Versailles, France...Article title: 'One night and pouf! It's gone!
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    China Machado on the runway at the Chateau of Versailles on November 28, 1973.

  • AAPI Heritage Month: 15 Moments with China Machado the First Asian Supermodel 1960s-1970s [Photos]

    Fashion editor and model China Machado talks to WWD about her new role as fashion editor at Bazaar Magazine in New York on February 12, 1967.
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    Fashion editor and model China Machado photographed by WWD on February 12, 1967.

  • AAPI Heritage Month: 15 Moments with China Machado the First Asian Supermodel 1960s-1970s [Photos]

    Model Jane Holzer AKA Baby Jane Holzer and Editor China Machado leave Cafe Europe.
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    Model Jane Holzer AKA Baby Jane Holzer and fashion editor China Machado leave Cafe Europe on May 5, 1967.

  • AAPI Heritage Month: 15 Moments with China Machado the First Asian Supermodel 1960s-1970s [Photos]

    Model and editor China Machado with guests outside 122 East 78th Street, New York
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    Model and fashion editor China Machado with guests outside 122 East 78th Street, New York, 1967.

  • AAPI Heritage Month: 15 Moments with China Machado the First Asian Supermodel 1960s-1970s [Photos]

    China Machado attends Pauline Trigere's Spring/Summer 1972 ready to wear show in New York.
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    China Machado front row at Pauline Trigere’s Spring 1972 ready to wear fashion show in New York.

  • AAPI Heritage Month: 15 Moments with China Machado the First Asian Supermodel 1960s-1970s [Photos]

    Fashion editor and model China Machado talks to WWD about her new role as fashion editor at Bazaar Magazine in New York on February 12, 1967.
    Image Credit: Sal Traina/Fairchild Archive

    Harper’s Bazaar fashion editor China Machado photographed for WWD on February 12,1967.

  • AAPI Heritage Month: 15 Moments with China Machado the First Asian Supermodel 1960s-1970s [Photos]

    China Machado attends a burlesque-themed Phoenix House benefit at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City on June 4, 1973.
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    China Machado attends a burlesque-themed Phoenix House benefit at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City on June 4, 1973.

  • AAPI Heritage Month: 15 Moments with China Machado the First Asian Supermodel 1960s-1970s [Photos]

    Journalists China Machado, Eugenia Sheppard and designer Bill Blass
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    China Machado, Bill Blass and Eugenia Sheppard attend Parsons School of Design tribute to Norman Norell at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on October 16, 1972.

  • AAPI Heritage Month: 15 Moments with China Machado the First Asian Supermodel 1960s-1970s [Photos]

    China Machado
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    China Machado attends the “Barry Lyndon” screening in New York on December 17, 1975.

  • AAPI Heritage Month: 15 Moments with China Machado the First Asian Supermodel 1960s-1970s [Photos]

    China Machado (L) and Joe Wemple attend a party in honor of David Hockney, held in the New York City loft apartment of art dealer Michael Findlay, on May 15, 1972.
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    China Machado and Joe Wemple attend a party in honor of David Hockney, at art dealer Michael Findlay’s New York City loft on May 15, 1972.

  • AAPI Heritage Month: 15 Moments with China Machado the First Asian Supermodel 1960s-1970s [Photos]

    China Machado attends a party at Mr. Chow's, a restaurant in New York City, on October 15, 1980.
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    China Machado attends a party at Mr. Chow’s, a restaurant in New York City, on October 15, 1980.

  • AAPI Heritage Month: 15 Moments with China Machado the First Asian Supermodel 1960s-1970s [Photos]

    China Machado and Oscar de la Renta attend a party celebrating Carrie Donovan's promotion to VP of communications for Bloomingdale's, at Calvin Klein's apartment in New York City on May 4, 1976.
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    China Machado and Oscar de la Renta attend a party for Carrie Donovan at Calvin Klein’s apartment in New York City on May 4, 1976.

  • AAPI Heritage Month: 15 Moments with China Machado the First Asian Supermodel 1960s-1970s [Photos]

    Fashion editor-model China Machado discusses her modeling career and new role with Bazaar magazine on April 5, 1971.
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    China Machado photographed at her New York apartment during an interview with WWD on April 5, 1971.

  • AAPI Heritage Month: 15 Moments with China Machado the First Asian Supermodel 1960s-1970s [Photos]

    Guests celebrate the Battle of Versailles at a party held at Maxim's restaurant
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    China Machado and guests attend a party to celebrate the “Battle of Versailles” at Maxim’s Paris, 1973.

  • AAPI Heritage Month: 15 Moments with China Machado the First Asian Supermodel 1960s-1970s [Photos]

    Fashion editor and model China Machado talks to WWD about her new role as fashion editor at Bazaar Magazine in New York on February 12, 1967.
    Image Credit: Sal Traina/Fairchild Archive

    China Machado photographed for WWD in New York on February 12, 1967.

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